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Use the following word bank FOR BOTH Part 1 and Part 2. A. B. C. D. Romeo Juliet Benvolio Mercutio E. F. G. H. Tybalt Lord Capulet Lady Capulet Paris I. J. K. L. Lord Montague Lady Montague Nurse Prince Escalus

Part 1: Match the following descriptions with the correct name from the word bank above. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. His choice of a marriage partner is Juliet. Cant tolerate a Montague at a Capulet feast. Is young, depressed, and melancholy. Introduces the idea of marriage to Juliet. Thirteen years old; young and nave to the ways of love. Describes a dream about Queen Mab, the fairy of dreams. Wants daughter to marry when shes fifteen. Discovers whats bothering Romeo. Reveals the family names of Romeo and Juliet The parent who is very concerned about childs depression.

Part 2: Identify the person speaking in the following quotations using the word bank above. _______ 1. "What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee." Veronas summer hath not such a flower. "I would not for the wealth of all this town, here in my house do him disparagement. Therefore be patient, take no note of him."

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"Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight. For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown and known too late!" True, I talk of dreams, that are the children of an idle brain begot of nothing but vain fantasy No less? Nay, bigger! Women grow by men. Younger than she are happy mothers made. Ill pay that doctrine, or else die in debt. "If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.

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Part 3: Select the answer that BEST fits the question.

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According to the Prologue, what is the result of Romeo and Juliets deaths? A. The nurse also kills herself B. The feud between the families ends C. Romeos mother dies from grief D. Paris vows to never marry

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The setting of the play is the Italian city of: A. Venice B. Verona C. Rome D. Florence

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Gregory and Sampson are: A. Romeos brothers B. Juliets brothers C. Montagues servants D. Capulets servants

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All of the following are causes of the fight in Scene 1 except A. hot tempers B. fierce loyalties C. insulting actions D. misunderstandings

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Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. How do they react to the fight? A. They both ignore it. B. Benvolio tries to break it up, but Tybalt wants to fight C. Benvolio wants to fight, but Tybalt runs away. D. They both encourage the servants to fight.

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In the beginning of the play, Romeo is suffering from: A. unrequited love B. depression C. moody melancholy D. all of the above

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Capulet agrees to the marriage proposal on the condition that: A. he is paid B. Lady Capulet agrees C. Juliet wants to marry D. The suitor waits five years

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Why did Romeo want to attend the Capulet party? A) to fight Tybalt B) to see Rosaline C) to sing and dance D) to see Juliet

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What is Mercutios view of dreams? A. They should be taken seriously. B. They only happen to wicked people. C. To believe in them is foolish. D Dreams are an altered state of reality.

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What makes Romeo reluctant to go to the party? A. He is afraid of angering Capulet. B. He had a fearful dream of his death. C. He is afraid of upsetting his father. D. Mercutio has warned him against going.

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Before entering the Capulet house, Romeo and his friends A. Make fun of the other guests as they arrive B. Remove their swords and give them to the Capulet servants C. Put on masks D. Discuss the earlier street fight

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How does Lord Capulet feel about Romeo as expressed by his response to Tybalt? A. Romeo is too caught up in the latest fashion trends B. Romeo is a scholar who will someday bring honor to Verona C. Romeo is a wild young man who likes street fights too much D. Romeo is a well-mannered and well-behaved young man

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WhoareGoodpilgrimanddearsaint? A. MercutioandRosaline B. LordCapuletandLadyCapulet C. RomeoandJuliet D. LordMontagueandLadyMontague

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After Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love at first sight, who tells each of them the other's identity? A. Benvolio tells Romeo; Juliet's nurse tells Juliet B. Juliet's nurse tells them both C. Tybalt tells them both D. Juliet's mother tells Romeo, Juliet's father tells Juliet

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What does Romeo mean when he says, "Oh, dear account! My life is my foe's debt"? A. Although the dinner was expensive, he didn't enjoy it. B. He is glad that Tybalt left the banquet without fighting. C. His love for Juliet has brought him out of his depression. Since she is a Capulet, he owes his enemy for his new happiness. D. He went to the party to get a glimpse of Rosaline. When he saw Rosaline dancing with another young man, he felt jealous and angry

Part 4: Read the question and answer by writing in COMPLETE SENTENCES. 1. What is the purpose of the prologue in this story?

2. How are Benvolio and Tybalt foils?

3. Why does Lady Capulet encourage Juliet to consider marriage to Paris seriously?

4. At this point in the play, how does Juliet feel about marriage?

5. What must Romeo do to remove the sin he has placed on Juliets lips?